antiquity

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Antisemitism and its derivative tropes have been constant throughout history, appearing in some form in nearly every society in which Jews have lived since antiquity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

In 1274, the Roman Catholic Church questioned the order's legitimacy because it had been founded after 1215 and lacked a continuous presence dating back to late antiquity.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

Crystals within the Manhattan schist of New York City link urban modernity to deep antiquity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

Women like Lucretia set apart “Spartacus” in all versions from other modern fantasies of antiquity, including Scott’s moribund 2024 sequel “Gladiator II.”

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025

A caveat must be mentioned immediately: while there is no doubt about the antiquity of food production in Eurasia, there is controversy about its onset in the Americas.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond